There are exciting things going on at the Anne Arundel County Literacy Council. We’ve hit the highlights here, but be sure to join our mailing list so you won’t miss any of our newsletters or announcements.
The Literacy Council has been awarded critical local support for FY25. Grants from the County Executive’s Community Support Grant Program, the City of Annapolis, and Anne Arundel Women Giving Together will help make our free programs possible.
We are grateful for this funding that is essential to our work and mission.
Not meeting in July
Friday, August 30, 5 pm – 7 pm
Seeds 4 Success office
The group is most suited to Spanish speakers, and space is limited to 15 people. The evening features a welcoming atmosphere, enjoyable conversation, games, and light refreshments. Literacy Council tutors or students should email Wendy if they plan to attend.
Literacy Council tutor and Board member Mary Austin has tutored at the Ordnance Road Correctional Center (ORCC) for close to 21 years. She is part of a team of two AACLC tutors who currently volunteer at the jail. Evelyn Rubel has tutored at ORCC for about 23 years.
A new staff member joined us in June. Malena Mejia is a volunteer tutor in the ESL Program at AACLC. She is a bilingual Spanish-English corporate trainer with a background in international business and administration, strategic planning, and ISO Quality and Environmental management systems.
Our fourth-annual fundraiser BOOK FAIR will be on Saturday, September 28, at Westfield Annapolis Mall. The mall kindly donates its Community Room and Crate & Barrel Court space for this wonderful event.
We are now accepting gently used books at convenient locations around the county. No textbooks, reference books, or magazines, please.
Email AACLC.bookfair@gmail.com to arrange for book drop-off.
Sherrie and Janet (left to right) meet at Pip Moyer Recreation Center for weekly sessions. Exciting Update! Sherrie Got Her Driver’s License. Last summer, we featured Sherrie Abel and her … Read more
ESL tutors, please consider participating in a new ESL collaboration group that two of our ESL tutors, Lea Trimble and Mary Waters, are launching. This is an opportunity to share tutoring … Read more
Thirteen new tutors became part of the AACLC team of volunteers on June 22 at our spring tutor training session. Many of them are already working with students. Thank you to our training team, these eager new volunteers, and our hosts, Woods Church in Severna Park.
The Literacy Council is busy welcoming new tutors, staff, and students. We are also grateful to announce continuing or new support from local government and a generous women’s giving circle. Please read other posts for all of our latest news.
This month, we’re also featuring an exciting student update and a profile of dedicated AACLC tutor and Board member Mary Austin, who has been volunteering with us for more than two decades!
Many thanks for all you do,
Jane
Read our news about adult literacy and local activities and resources. Please support our book fair! We’re collecting gently used books now. Email AACLC.bookfair@gmail.com to inquire about drop-off locations. We are also … Read more
